Scott River

PRESS RELEASE: Despite New Water Rules, One of the Klamath’s Most Important Tributaries, the Scott River, Is Running Dry

Conservation organizations & coalitions

Groundwater News

October 1, 2026

Press release from Quartz Valley Indian Reservation, Friends of the River. Communities United for Water Protection,  Environmental Protection Information Center,...

SGMA IMPLEMENTATION: Developing a GSP to manage interconnected surface water: A case study

Maven

Groundwater News

March 25, 2026

In December 2025, the Groundwater Resources Association of California hosted a two-day webinar on Interconnected Surface Water (ISW) and groundwater....

NOTICE: Shasta River: Flows Declining – Coordination of Diversions Encouraged

State Water Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 25, 2025

To: Shasta River Watershed Water Users from the State Water Board Flows in the Shasta River watershed are declining. All...

AG ALERT: State Water Board readopts drought flows for Siskiyou

Ag Alert

Policy and regulation

January 15, 2025

By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Even though hydrologic conditions point to a more positive water outlook for the Scott River...

NOW AVAILABLE: Draft Proposed Emergency Regulation for Scott-Shasta Watersheds

State Water Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS

December 21, 2024

From the State Water Resources Control Board: Today, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is posting a...

AG ALERT: State to consider Scott and Shasta river flows rules

Ag Alert

Policy and regulation

October 23, 2024

By Christine Souza, Ag Alert California water officials last week directed staff to create a report that outlines the scientific...

NOTICE: Curtailments remain in effect for Scott River watershed

State Water Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS

August 31, 2024

From the State Water Resources Control Board: Curtailments remain in effect for the Scott River watershed. The flow at the...

NOTICE of 180-Day Temporary Water Right Permit Application T033433 to Appropriate Water from the Scott River in Siskiyou County

State Water Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 31, 2024

From the State Water Resources Control Board: The Scott Valley Irrigation District has filed a 180-day temporary water right permit...

NOTICE: Curtailments Issued for Water Rights in the Scott River Watershed

Maven

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 25, 2024

From the State Water Resources Control Board: Today, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) issued two curtailment...

NOTICE: Scott River: Flows Approaching Minimum Flow Requirement

State Water Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS

July 3, 2024

From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resource Control Board’s Emergency Regulation provides authority to curtail water...

AG ALERT: State readopts curtailment for Scott, Shasta tributaries

Ag Alert

Agriculture

January 3, 2024

By Christine Souza, Ag Alert Even though the clock doesn’t run out on winter for another eight weeks, state water...

STATE WATER BOARD: Emergency regulation to ensure minimum flows for Scott, Shasta rivers

State Water Board

Policy and regulation

December 21, 2023

From the State Water Resources Control Board: The State Water Resources Control Board yesterday readopted an emergency curtailment regulation that...

CAL MATTERS: ‘Things have to change’: Big decision looms as Klamath Basin ranchers, tribes battle over water and salmon

Cal Matters

AgriculturePolicy and regulation

December 18, 2023

By Rachel Becker, CalMatters.  Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today...

AG ALERT: Farmers, tribes weigh in on river flows for salmon

Ag Alert

Agriculture

October 18, 2023

By Christine Souza, California Farm Bureau Federation Farmers, ranchers, tribal members and others who rely on water from the Scott...

AG ALERT: Water board hits pause on flows for Scott, Shasta rivers

Ag Alert

Policy and regulation

August 23, 2023

By Christine Souza, Ag Alert The California State Water Resources Control Board held off on a decision to set minimum...